Bayern Munich restored their 18-point lead atop the Bundesliga with a 2-1 win over Schalke, thanks to goals from Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller.

Robert Lewandowski equalled a 45-year record as Bayern Munich's march towards another Bundesliga title continued with a 2-1 win against Schalke.

Lewandowski's sixth-minute opener at Allianz Arena saw him match current Bayern boss Jupp Heynckes' record of scoring in each of Borussia Monchengladbach's first 11 home fixtures during the 1972-73 season.

Poland international Lewandowski's 19th league goal of the season was cancelled out by Schalke's Franco Di Santo, but Thomas Muller restored Bayern's...